Author Topic: Loomies closing down (Read 3758 times)

fireblake · « **on:** 02 September 2014, 04:04:28 pm »

Bad times. Loomies is closing mainly due to increase in the rent plus a few months ago they were burgled and had the takings stolen.
I wonder how long before several Poxy little houses are rammed onto the spot.

Mickey

VNA - BMW Wank · « **Reply #1 on:** 02 September 2014, 08:34:52 pm »

Not got a clue what you are on about.

fireblake · « **Reply #2 on:** 02 September 2014, 08:38:30 pm »

It's a biker friendly cafe in Hampshire. A cracking meeting place

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #3 on:** 02 September 2014, 10:14:51 pm »

"At the end of August our contract on the lease of the building we rent, ran out .... As there has been changes to the new lease we have decided not to renew ! The robbery we had a few months ago helped with our decision to close for good ..... As we are loomies ..... Loomies will be closed for good on the 26th oct 2014.....
We would like to Thank you all for the 7 years and for making it so great . We have loved it . What an amazing life experience it has been , we have met and gained great friends we have also met some strange people lol .
I will miss you all .... Poor Leon it's only going to be him I shout at now ."

Sad indeed. I've only been there twice, but it's always a shame when any biker-welcoming café or meeting point closes. It's always nice to know that if you're in a particular area, there's somewhere you can stop for a breather where folks will be welcoming, and you can natter with other like-minded individuals and perhaps see something interesting of the 2 wheel variety.

Maybe we ought to get one more visit in before it closes?

chunk166 · « **Reply #4 on:** 02 September 2014, 10:50:06 pm »

I only live about 10 mins from Loomies, It really is sad to hear that it is closing, i have been there a few times & the atmosphere there is awesome with a mixture of old & new bikes/bikers. There is a biker friendly cafe in Alton next to the railway station which opens late on a wednesday,i think its open from March to October on Bikers Nite. But there is also Portsdown hill for all those who know where it is which has an awesome burger van & a amazing view over Portsmouth & the Solent.

Grahamm · « **Reply #5 on:** 02 September 2014, 11:47:36 pm »

I was going to post this, but I see fireblake got there first :-/

This is a real bugger, Loomies has been a great place to meet people, finish off Group Rides or just get a bite to eat after a days bimbling around the roads in the Meon Valley and related areas

It was also where Hampshire Police used to finish their BikeSafe rides and, of course, where we in the Solent Advanced Motorcyclists would then try to get people to sign up for Advanced Training

There aren't really any other such places convenient nearby, so I'm not sure where we'll all go next...

pilninggas · « **Reply #6 on:** 03 September 2014, 06:59:16 pm »

A real shame, really enjoyed a ride-out from Bristol, across the Plain and back with Loomies as the stop for grub.

Robbie8666 · « **Reply #7 on:** 22 October 2014, 03:52:32 pm »

Loomies final day of trading this Sunday, 26th October.

I heard that n come rain or shine there is going to be a good turn out for them!
we are riding up there some time Sunday morning / lunch time!

fireblake · « **Reply #8 on:** 22 October 2014, 04:16:57 pm »

I'm on nights but think I'll pop over early afternoon to say goodbyes. Hopefully Leon and Jane will move on to better thing soon.

Mickey

BIG MAC · « **Reply #9 on:** 22 October 2014, 10:25:08 pm »

I wonder how much it would cost to resurrect ....with a name like mine...flipping burgers may be a vocation

Grahamm · « **Reply #10 on:** 23 October 2014, 01:26:22 am »

Quote from: BIG MAC on 22 October 2014, 10:25:08 pm

I wonder how much it would cost to resurrect ....with a name like mine...flipping burgers may be a vocation

There are rumours that it's going to be/ has already been bought out, but I've not heard any hard information yet.

Unfortunately I'm busy this Sunday

HarryHornby · « **Reply #11 on:** 23 October 2014, 06:56:30 am »

We could all buy it out and rename it Foccers

ChristoT · « **Reply #12 on:** 23 October 2014, 10:08:17 am »

Shame...

Details

fireblake · « **Reply #13 on:** 23 October 2014, 10:18:34 pm »

A great night Chris.

Mickey

ChristoT · « **Reply #14 on:** 23 October 2014, 10:53:20 pm »

Quote from: fireblake on 23 October 2014, 10:18:34 pm

A great night Chris.

Mickey

Yeah, we had some good rides down that way!

locksmith · « **Reply #15 on:** 24 October 2014, 11:09:36 am »

Well I hope you are all going to have double egg bacon and sausage this week !

fireblake · « **Reply #16 on:** 24 October 2014, 01:03:03 pm »

Quote from: locksmith on 24 October 2014, 11:09:36 am

Well I hope you are all going to have double egg bacon and sausage this week !

fireblake · « **Reply #17 on:** 26 October 2014, 03:58:56 pm »

a very busy Loomies

Bikes parked on the road and both nearby layby's were rammed, as was the petrol station and pub. Over 3000 bikes and the Café has been bought by 2 bikers who will keep the name. Good times

red98 · « **Reply #18 on:** 26 October 2014, 04:48:53 pm »

Wow...that is busy...good news about the new owners

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #19 on:** 26 October 2014, 05:17:44 pm »

Good to know Mickey

Didn't make it today as I overdid it a little last night

but now don't have to worry it seems; there will be other Loomies days

Oh, 'cept there probably won't be for me, on second thoughts, as I'm likely moving oop north next spring $:\$

Grahamm · « **Reply #20 on:** 26 October 2014, 08:47:48 pm »

Sorry I couldn't make it, but I was a bit tied up...

fireblake · « **Reply #21 on:** 26 October 2014, 10:20:44 pm »

Quote from: Grahamm on 26 October 2014, 08:47:48 pm

Sorry I couldn't make it, but I was a bit tied up...

Sounds intriguing. Probably a good reason not to go then.

ChristoT · « **Reply #22 on:** 27 October 2014, 12:24:11 pm »

Knowing you, Graham, I know that could be literal!

bri h · « **Reply #23 on:** 27 October 2014, 03:14:58 pm »

There was a post on their web site last night and it has been taken over and is staying open. see you there gents.

Grahamm · « **Reply #24 on:** 27 October 2014, 07:34:02 pm »

The latest news from their Facebook page:

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Hello from the new owners...

Loomies has been providing a second home to us and the rest of the biking community for many years - and when we heard Jane and Leon had decided not to renew the lease - we were gutted to think it would close.

So we decided to club together to try and save it and we're pleased to announce we've done it - Loomies will be staying part of our biking community for many years to come.

We look forward to Loomies being part of your biking experience for many years to come - and we hope we can extend a welcome to you that Jane and Leon would be proud of.

Will and Paul